Democrats in the House have the power to ensure elections are carried out fairly and that every vote is counted. 

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  Now that Democrats have won the majority of seats in the House, they must act to fight back against the GOP’s rampant voter suppression efforts. With the full investigative power of Congress at their disposal, they can shine a light on voter suppression across the country. The House must ensure that states are upholding their responsibility to build voting infrastructure that meets the needs of our growing, diversifying democracy … Continue reading →

MORE FROM JOHN & BARBARA AT THE BORDER!

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The Path Before Us Now is the time to fight like hell to shut down the LNG projects threatening our small part of the world. We have several opportunities between now and the end of the year to make our final public comments against the LNG projects. And to take other actions to stop the projects. Not everyone can do everything. But if each of us does what we can, … Continue reading →

Elizabeth Warren is on our side!

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As Elizabeth Warren brilliantly lays out below, the parallels between Alabama 2017 and Mississippi 2018 — between the epic election of Doug Jones and potential election of Mike Espy — are profoundly important to understand. That’s why DFA is joining with Sen. Warren in mobilizing Democrats to prioritize the U.S. Senate runoff in Mississippi on Nov. 27 — and why we are asking you to chip in $3 to help … Continue reading →

Mike needs our help. Join me and let’s help get Mike Espy over the top on November 27th >>

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Richard – All of you stepped up for me to help put me over the top. And now, just when you thought 2018 was over, we got some GREAT news from an unexpected place: a strong Democratic candidate qualified for the U.S. Senate runoff election in Mississippi on November 27th. Here’s the bottom line: a Senate seat is up for grabs in Mississippi, and Democrat Mike Espy is in a … Continue reading →

Stacey Abrams Needs our help!

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We’ve seen such an AMAZING response to Stacey Abrams’s message below about voting rights and fighting for justice in Georgia that we wanted to give you one more chance to check it out.  Final vote counts in Georgia are still at least two days away, and critical legal battles are still ongoing. We need to have Stacey’s back right now. Don’t miss your chance to be a part of this fight … Continue reading →

Stacey Abrams I need you now

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Stacey Abrams is standing firm for justice — and an important court ruling last night will give her campaign more time to make sure every vote is counted. Election officials now have until Friday to double-check every last provisional ballot and certify their vote totals. Stacey’s team and DFA are working overtime to protect the right to vote in Georgia. Read Stacey’s urgent message below, then chip in $3 to support … Continue reading →

Carrie Clark One week ago, we changed North Carolina — because of you

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Never miss an opportunity to take action! Add info@nclcv.org to your address book. Richard: Last Tuesday night was a tidal shift in North Carolina’s balance of power! With your help, the pro-polluter forces in charge of the General Assembly no longer have the power to automatically override Gov. Cooper’s vetoes. What does that mean? It means we will have a seat at the bargaining table to make sure more of … Continue reading →

Tonight, Senator Bernie Sanders is leading a national strategy call on how we can make improved Medicare for All a reality.

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Who We Are Social Security Works leads the fight every day to expand and protect our Social Security system. Become a member today. The Truth About Social Security From SSW’s President, Nancy Altman, this book uses the words of the people who built our Social Security system to debunk myths and reveal the truth about the most popular and successful government program in our nation’s history Order your copy today! … Continue reading →

And another one falls   (repeat twice) : Apologies to Freddy !

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        Alabama, get ready to receive  the return of one of your favorite raci… er, sons, Jefferson Davis Beauregard Sessions.  You would think that after the October the Nation has suffered and mourned through ( with exception of PPOS Trump ) that he could give us time to catch our breath and relax after the mid- terms,  but NAHOOOOO !  The Circus, with it’s Clown in Chief, … Continue reading →

“Diana Ruiz, Greenpeace” Oreo’s Dirty Secret

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Sign the petition telling Oreo to keep its cookies away from destruction! Tell the makers of Oreo to stop using palm oil from Wilmar before it’s too late! SIGN THE PETITION Shockingly, in the last 16 years, 100,000 Bornean orangutans have been lost. Palm oil companies are destroying their habitat, and unless we do everything we can now, they could be gone from the wild forever. Palm oil can be produced … Continue reading →